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SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \n \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free pasty supper and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n6:00 pm – Arrival\, pasty supper and refreshments\n6:30 pm – Presentation starts\n8:30 pm – Presentation ends\n9:00 pm – Workshop ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-5/
LOCATION:Bishops Lydeard Village Hall\, Mount Street\, Bishops Lydeard\, Somerset\, TA4 3LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-7/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
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SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free buffet and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n7.00pm – Arrival\, buffet and refreshments\n7.30pm – Presentation starts\n9.30pm – Presentation ends\n10.00pm – Workshop Ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-6/
LOCATION:Trethorne Golf Club\, Kennards House\, Launceston\, Cornwall/Scilly\, PL15 8QE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
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SUMMARY:Slurry Infrastructure Grant: Info & Advice
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide more information about the grant and talk through the application process.\n\n\nThe Slurry Infrastructure Grant from DEFRA is available to help replace\, build or expand existing slurry stores to provide 6 months’ storage. \nYou can use this grant for slurry stores including tanks\, lagoons and concrete stores fitted with impermeable covers and large permanent bags. The grant will also fund items necessary for the basic functioning of new or expanded slurry stores\, such as reception pits\, slurry pumps and agitators. \nThe grant helps farmers invest in future-proofed slurry infrastructure. This will help to: \n\nmake better use of organic nutrients\nimprove water quality\nimprove air quality\nreduce greenhouse gases\n\nThis workshop\, which includes a hot buffet\, is open to farmers across Devon. We will provide more information about the grant\, talk through the application process\, and explain why you should apply even if your farm is not in a priority area. Grant applications are welcome only until 31st Jan 2023\, so take advantage of this opportunity now.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/slurry-infrastructure-grant-info-advice-4/
LOCATION:Church House Inn\, Stokenham\, Kingsbridge\, Devon\, TQ7 2SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152403Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \n \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free pasty supper and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n6:00 pm – Arrival\, pasty supper and refreshments\n6:30 pm – Presentation starts\n8:30 pm – Presentation ends\n9:00 pm – Workshop ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-8/
LOCATION:Wedmore Village Hall\, 2 Cheddar Road\, Wedmore\, Somerset\, BS28 4EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="FWAG SouthWest":MAILTO:info@fwagsw.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20230120T105323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T105323Z
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SUMMARY:Slurry Infrastructure Grant: Info & Advice
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide more information about the grant and talk through the application process.\n\n\nThe Slurry Infrastructure Grant from DEFRA is available to help replace\, build or expand existing slurry stores to provide 6 months’ storage. \nYou can use this grant for slurry stores including tanks\, lagoons and concrete stores fitted with impermeable covers and large permanent bags. The grant will also fund items necessary for the basic functioning of new or expanded slurry stores\, such as reception pits\, slurry pumps and agitators. \nThe grant helps farmers invest in future-proofed slurry infrastructure. This will help to: \n\nmake better use of organic nutrients\nimprove water quality\nimprove air quality\nreduce greenhouse gases\n\nWe will provide more information about the grant\, talk through the application process\, and explain why you should apply even if your farm is not in a priority area. Grant applications are welcome only until 31st Jan 2023\, so take advantage of this opportunity now. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/slurry-infrastructure-grant-info-advice-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221216T153010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T142245Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening the health and vitality of your business
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop we will share knowledge and experiences\, discover ways to run your business with the current challenges.\n\n\nWell-being workshop: Developing feedback loops.In the present climate of change and challenge\, organisations need to be able to adapt and innovate to continue to be competitive\, prosper and thrive. \nThe health and well-being of your business relies upon your own health and well-being. \nPerhaps you ask your clients for feedback on the quality of the product or service you provide. How often do you listen to the feedback from your body to check in on your own state of health and happiness? Do you sometimes override such feedback to achieve important work-based goals? What might the long-term costs be for you and your business if you override your body feedback?Positive Psychology supports people to build on what works to generate a good life. This workshop will be interactive. I am going to be asking you for feedback about what works for you\, what supports your well-being. \nDuring this session we will explore: \n\nPositive Emotions and how to cultivate them\nYour Strengths and how you use them for others and with others\nThe value of Relationship\nMeaning\, what matters most to you\nYour Goals for your best way forward\n\nThis is an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences\, discover ways in which you can continue to run with the challenges and accomplishments of managing your business without damaging your health. You will see that by making small adjustments within your professional life you will improve your well-being and strengthen the health and vitality of your business. \nThis workshop is kindly being presented by Ruth Sheard MAPPCP a Positive Psychology Coach supporting adults in their professional lives.  \nPositive Psychology Coaching provides an opportunity to celebrate and build on your strengths whilst being curious about what holds you back from finding your way to enjoying your life to the full.Ruth works with individuals online\, or face to face in Exeter and Totnes and provides bespoke workshops to champion ‘wellbeing at work’ and ‘working together’ for teams within organisations.  \nMore information can be found on: www.justruthcoaching.com \nEligibility: \nTo be eligible to attend this free workshop you or your business need to be based in Devon or Somerset (excluding Torridge\, North Devon\, North Somerset & BaNES). \nIf you are unsure\, you can check by entering your postcode into the Government Council Checker. You can find further details about the eligibility criteria here. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \n\n\n\nThe Heart of the South West Growth Hub Service for All is receiving up to £781\,965 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The accountable body for this programme is Devon County Council.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/strengthening-the-health-and-vitality-of-your-business/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T142404Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Technologies to support farm diversification
DESCRIPTION:A workshop exploring the factors to consider when diversifying your farm business\n\n\nDigital Technologies to support farm diversification \nThis workshop is for participants who are contemplating diversifying their farm\, exploring the factors you need to consider\, and the part digital will play in ensuring it’s success. \nIn this session\, we will offer advice on – \n– Considerations when setting up a website \n– How to develop a presence on social media \n– The importance of GDPR \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-technologies-to-support-farm-diversification/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T114949Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free buffet and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n7.00pm – Arrival\, buffet and refreshments\n7.30pm – Presentation starts\n9.30pm – Presentation ends\n10.00pm – Workshop Ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-9/
LOCATION:Lifton Community Hall\, Parkwood Rise\, Lifton\, Devon\, PL16 0LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221216T153012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T142251Z
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SUMMARY:Pricing and Positioning Your Products and Services
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will consider practical strategies to balance the right price for your product or service and sales volumes\n\n\nDo you struggle with setting your prices? \nSetting the right price for a new product or service can be one of the biggest problems faced by small business owners. Costing your product or service can be relatively straightforward\, but pricing must take account of what competitors are charging and what customers will be prepared to pay\, but clearly the price needs to cover all the costs and allow for a profit. \nKnowing how to determine the right price for your product or service is critical. There are many factors to consider such as direct costs\, indirect costs\, your customers and your competitors. The workshop will consider practical strategies to balance the right price for your product or service and sales volumes – so that you are working towards achieving your business objectives. \nWe will cover: \n\nDirect & Indirect costs and their calculation\nConsider costs for service-based business\nConsider costs for a production-based business\nHow much to charge?\nHow do price and sales volumes interact?\nDifferent pricing strategies\n\nEligibility: \nTo be eligible to attend this free workshop you or your business need to be based in Devon or Somerset (excluding Torridge\, North Devon\, North Somerset & BaNES). \nIf you are unsure\, you can check by entering your postcode into the Government Council Checker. You can find further details about the eligibility criteria here. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \n\n\n\nThe Heart of the South West Growth Hub Service for All is receiving up to £781\,965 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The accountable body for this programme is Devon County Council.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/pricing-and-positioning-your-products-and-services/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Pricing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T154500
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T134027Z
UID:10000015-1674653400-1674661500@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Update on grants available to farming businesses and help to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nWith the change in farming support  moving away from the Basic Payment Scheme  there will be grants available towards  environmental improvement\, animal health and welfare\, and reducing carbon emissions.   \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free for any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nIntroducing the support to replace Basic Payment and timelines.\nInformation on the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) \nOther income streams relating to the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)\nFarming In Protected Landscapes (AONB)\nThe Farming Investment Fund including Slurry Infrastructure Grant and Farming Equipment and Technology Grant \nStand Alone Water\, Air and Boundary Capital Grants\nWoodland Grant Support\nRural Prosperity Fund\n\nYou will also get the opportunity to sign up to get additional  support through the Future Farm Resilience program including one to one on farm visits and advice.   \nTimings: \n\n1:30pm  – Arrival\, tea and coffee\n1:45pm – Workshop starts\n3:45pm Workshop ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-11/
LOCATION:Corfe Village Hall\, Newton Lane\, Corfe\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA3 7AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20230104T125844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T145410Z
UID:10000058-1674671400-1674682200@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free pasty supper and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n6.30pm – Arrival\, buffet and refreshments\n7.00pm – Presentation starts\n9.00pm – Presentation ends\n9.30pm – Workshop Ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-22/
LOCATION:Portesham Village Hall\, Goose Hill\, Portesham\, Dorset\, DT3 4HE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="FWAG SouthWest":MAILTO:info@fwagsw.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221220T132937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T094917Z
UID:10000056-1674730800-1674741600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Your Soils and the SFI Soil Standard
DESCRIPTION:Free workshop aimed at helping farmers and landowners understand their soils.\n\n\nOne of South West’s less visible but important assets is its soils. From the peat soils of Dartmoor\, to the Somerset Levels they all provide the raw material for both food production and the environment we all enjoy. \nMaintaining and improving the regions soils will be a feature of the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELM’s) that Defra will be introducing over the next 3 years as the Basic Payment Scheme method of supporting farmers is removed. \n2022 brings the first element of this change with the introduction of grassland and arable soils standards under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) which is open to all farmers (including those currently in Countryside Stewardship). Applications open in June. \nIt offers payments between £28 and £58/ha on improved grass and £22 and £40/ ha on arable land for documenting the condition of the soil and testing for soil organic matter\, introducing herbal grass mixtures\, and reducing soil erosion. BIP is offering these workshops aimed at helping farmers and landowners understand their soils and how they will be able take part in this first element of the SFI. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nThe requirements of the SFI soil standards\nWhat you already have on farm to help comply with the scheme\nHow to assess soil texture by hand\nTaking representative soil samples\nHow to assess compaction and run off on your farm\nAssessing soil health through earthworm counts\nCreating or improving your soil management plan\nHerbal leys and cover crops\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/understanding-your-soils-and-the-sfi-soil-standard/
LOCATION:Stantywell Farm\, Stantyway Farm\, Otterton\, Devon\, EX9 7JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T142409Z
UID:10000016-1675159200-1675168200@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Admin Essentials: Microsoft 365 tools to improve admin processes
DESCRIPTION:A workshop to explore the tools at your fingertips within Microsoft 365 and how they can improve your processes & productivity\n\n\nFarm Admin Essentials: Microsoft 365 tools to improve admin processes \nThis workshop will explore the wealth of tools at your fingertips with Microsoft 365\, each one designed to make managing your farm easier and more productive. With the support of one of our skilled trainers\, you will discover – \n– SharePoint and OneDrive for effective cloud storage and real-time collaboration \n– Lists\, To Do and Planner for successful project and task management \n– Teams for integrating people\, content and communications \n– OneNote and Lens for capturing and collating information and notes \n– Power Apps\, Power Automate and Power BI to build powerful data driven connections\, processes and reports \nThis workshop is suitable for participants with a basic understanding of M365\, who want to use it more productively to support their agricultural business. \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-admin-essentials-microsoft-365-tools-to-improve-admin-processes/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221216T153013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T142259Z
UID:10000043-1675159200-1675170000@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Using Canva for your Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Want to create stunning visual content for your social media feeds and promotional material? This free workshop is for you!\n\n\nDuring is hands-on\, interactive session\, we’ll show you how to use Canva. A user-friendly graphic design tool that makes creating custom graphics easy whether using your phone\, desktop\, or laptop. \nNot only can you use it to improve your social media content\, but it’s also great for designing presentations\, invitations\, posters\, brochures\, business cards and all manner of other visual content to promote your business. \nWe will take a practical look at how to create all different types of social media posts and graphics\, for example\, to enhance testimonials\, quotes\, or promotions. \nBring your ideas to the workshop\, and Adela will help you create your own posts for social media. We’ll be looking at both the FREE and PREMIUM Canva accounts so please make sure you have created a free account with Canva before the workshop. \nTo get the most out of the session please attend using a laptop or desktop. If you think you’ll want to use Canva on your mobile\, please have yours to hand and download the app in advance. It’s available on both Android and iPhone. \nThis is a relaxed\, interactive session so please feel free to ask any questions during the workshop and by the end you’ll be well on your way to creating awesome graphics and designs for your business using Canva. \nEligibility: \nTo be eligible to attend this free workshop you or your business need to be based in Devon or Somerset (excluding Torridge\, North Devon\, North Somerset & BaNES). \nIf you are unsure\, you can check by entering your postcode into the Government Council Checker. You can find further details about the eligibility criteria here. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \n\n\n\nThe Heart of the South West Growth Hub Service for All is receiving up to £781\,965 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The accountable body for this programme is Devon County Council.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/using-canva-for-your-marketing/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221216T153015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T142308Z
UID:10000044-1675332000-1675342800@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Business Health Check
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will give you the opportunity to look at your business with fresh eyes.\n\n\nThis workshop will give you the opportunity to look at your business with fresh eyes\, it will work equally well whether your business sells products or services. \n\nWe will revisit\, or perhaps visit for the first time business planning.\nConsider the market place and whether it has now changed post Covid along with your position in it.\nInvestigate your pricing policy\, consider if this needs to be re-set due to changes in the market or due to your increased costs.\nLook at your marketing options to consider if these need to be changed.\n\nAddition to this we will also have a general discussion on the state of the market at present. \nEligibility: \nTo be eligible to attend this free workshop you or your business need to be based in Devon or Somerset (excluding Torridge\, North Devon\, North Somerset & BaNES). \nIf you are unsure\, you can check by entering your postcode into the Government Council Checker. You can find further details about the eligibility criteria here. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \n\n\n\nThe Heart of the South West Growth Hub Service for All is receiving up to £781\,965 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The accountable body for this programme is Devon County Council.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/business-health-check-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T114951Z
UID:10000017-1675710000-1675720800@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free buffet and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n7.00pm – Arrival\, buffet and refreshments\n7.30pm – Presentation starts\n9.30pm – Presentation ends\n10.00pm – Workshop Ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-12/
LOCATION:The Big Sheep\, Abbotsham Road\, Abbotsham\, Bideford\, Devon\, EX39 5AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230207T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T142415Z
UID:10000018-1675778400-1675787400@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Strategies for Diversified Farm Businesses
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for those running a diversified farm\, who want to explore digital marketing strategies to boost their business\n\n\nDigital Marketing Strategies for Diversified Farm Businesses \nThis workshop is for participants who are running a diversified farm business\, whether that is a holiday let\, selling your own products or running a farm shop. In this workshop we will discuss all things digital marketing and strategies that will make your business perform better in the online world. \nWe will explore – \n– Search Engine Optimisation\, Website Design & Navigation tips \n– Online business listings \n– E-commerce best practice \n– Social Media & email marketing strategies \n– Paid campaigns \nThe goal is to boost your rankings\, enhance your visibility\, increase quality traffic to your website and ultimately convert quality leads into paying customers. \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-marketing-strategies-for-diversified-farm-businesses/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20230104T152646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T114501Z
UID:10000061-1675850400-1675870200@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Business Resilience Event and Networking Lunch (Plymouth)- **LIMITED PLACES LEFT**
DESCRIPTION:LIMITED PLACES LEFT – BOOK NOW\n\nHelp your business THRIVE! Workshops on business resilience & grant funding\, business health check\, guest speakers and free networking lunch\n\n\nFree event\, with workshops on business resilience & a Business Health Check\, successful grant funding application tips\, a networking lunch and talks from our fantastic line of up guest speakers. \nPlease note that this event is only open to businesses in Devon and Somerset \nWe know that Business Resilience is an all important topic for businesses at the moment. So find out how your business can not just weather the post pandemic storm but come out stronger. This event will feature workshops\, practical advice and information from: \nBusiness Information Point (BIP) \nPlymouth City Council Economic Development Team \nDevon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce \nIridescent Ideas \nWith an intro. from the Heart of the South West Growth Hub who will talk about the many funded services currently on offer in Devon \nRegistration: 10.00 Duration: 10.00–3.30 Lunch is included \nTomorrow’s leading businesses are preparing today so don’t miss this exciting opportunity to ensure you stay prepared for the year ahead and network with other like-minded businesses. There is no charge to attend\, but booking is essential. Booking is limited to two people per business. \nThe Heart of the South West Growth Hub Service for All is receiving up to £781\,965 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The accountable body for this programme is Devon County Council.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/business-resilience-event-and-networking-lunch-plymouth/
LOCATION:Plymouth Science Park\, Davy Road\, Plymouth\, Devon\, PL6 8BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20230110T121646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T122439Z
UID:10000067-1675854000-1675864800@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Your Soils and the SFI Soil Standard
DESCRIPTION:Free workshop aimed at helping farmers and landowners understand their soils.\n\n\nOne of South West’s less visible but important assets is its soils. From the peat soils of Dartmoor\, to the Somerset Levels they all provide the raw material for both food production and the environment we all enjoy. \nMaintaining and improving the regions soils will be a feature of the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELM’s) that Defra will be introducing over the next 3 years as the Basic Payment Scheme method of supporting farmers is removed. \n2022 brings the first element of this change with the introduction of grassland and arable soils standards under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) which is open to all farmers (including those currently in Countryside Stewardship). Applications open in June. \nIt offers payments between £28 and £58/ha on improved grass and £22 and £40/ ha on arable land for documenting the condition of the soil and testing for soil organic matter\, introducing herbal grass mixtures\, and reducing soil erosion. BIP is offering these workshops aimed at helping farmers and landowners understand their soils and how they will be able take part in this first element of the SFI. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nThe requirements of the SFI soil standards\nWhat you already have on farm to help comply with the scheme\nHow to assess soil texture by hand\nTaking representative soil samples\nHow to assess compaction and run off on your farm\nAssessing soil health through earthworm counts\nCreating or improving your soil management plan\nHerbal leys and cover crops\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/understanding-your-soils-and-the-sfi-soil-standard-2/
LOCATION:Riverford Organic Famers\, Welsh Barn\, Buckfastleigh\, Devon\, TQ11 0BW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221216T134725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T115018Z
UID:10000034-1676314800-1676325600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free buffet and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n7.00pm – Arrival\, buffet and refreshments\n7.30pm – Presentation starts\n9.30pm – Presentation ends\n10.00pm – Workshop Ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-21/
LOCATION:The Watermark\, Erme Court\, Leonards Road\, Ivybridge\, Devon\, PL21 0SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221216T153018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T143424Z
UID:10000046-1676368800-1676379600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:How to use Authentic Networking to Grow your Business
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop will guide you through some different ways to network authentically\, and how to make connections and grow your bus\n\n\nThis interactive workshop will guide you through some different ways to network authentically\, and how to make connections and grow your business network. \nThe workshop provides strategies to use when engaging on networking and social media platforms\, such as LinkedIn and Instagram\, as well as in forums and private groups\, and allows plenty of time to answer questions. The workshop also covers strategies to connect more authentically in person\, and build valuable partnerships. \n\nNo more cringeworthy pitches.\nNo more uncomfortable icebreakers.\nNo more mass marketing.\n\nBring your networking challenge to the workshop\, and Adela will do her best to provide actionable steps for you. She will take questions live from workshop participants so come prepared if you have a networking challenge you would like clarity on. \nThe workshop is for small business owners\, who would like to improve their networking skills\, and be more authentic\, by understanding the difference between modern marketing\, focused on building relationships\, and traditional marketing\, focused on traffic and driving sales. \nEligibility: \nTo be eligible to attend this free workshop you or your business need to be based in Devon or Somerset (excluding Torridge\, North Devon\, North Somerset & BaNES). \nIf you are unsure\, you can check by entering your postcode into the Government Council Checker. You can find further details about the eligibility criteria here. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \n\n\n\nThe Heart of the South West Growth Hub Service for All is receiving up to £781\,965 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The accountable body for this programme is Devon County Council.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/how-to-use-authentic-networking-to-grow-your-business-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T154500
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T134120Z
UID:10000019-1676467800-1676475900@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Update on grants available to farming businesses and help to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nWith the change in farming support  moving away from the Basic Payment Scheme  there will be grants available towards  environmental improvement\, animal health and welfare\, and reducing carbon emissions.   \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free for any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nIntroducing the support to replace Basic Payment and timelines.\nInformation on the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) \nOther income streams relating to the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)\nFarming In Protected Landscapes (AONB)\nThe Farming Investment Fund including Slurry Infrastructure Grant and Farming Equipment and Technology Grant \nStand Alone Water\, Air and Boundary Capital Grants\nWoodland Grant Support\nRural Prosperity Fund\n\nYou will also get the opportunity to sign up to get additional  support through the Future Farm Resilience program including one to one on farm visits and advice.   \nTimings: \n\n1:30pm  – Arrival\, tea and coffee\n1:45pm – Workshop starts\n3:45pm Workshop ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-13/
LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Dark Lane\, Stoke Saint Gregory\, Somerset\, TA3 6EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20230120T110242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T110242Z
UID:10000081-1676485800-1676493000@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Woodland Creation Grants and Incentives
DESCRIPTION:Understand the benefits and application processes when considering the English Woodland Creation Offer to plant trees on your farm.\n\n\nThis workshop takes you through a step by step guide to help you to understand the advantages and application processes when considering planting trees on your farm as part of a diversification plan. \nThe many holistic environmental benefits of woodland creation will be highlighted such as increased biodiversity\, flood alleviation\, soil stabilisation enhanced water quality and carbon capture as well as mitigating pollution and improving air quality. \nInformation to online calculators will be shared to help you to measure the positive environmental impacts of tree planting schemes. \nThe workshop will be broken down into three sections: \n\nSection One of the workshop will look at an overview of the financial incentives.\nSection Two will look at revenue opportunities and feature a case study to demonstrate in practical terms the opportunities.\nSection Three then takes you through the practical steps of the grant process itself\, followed by a Q&A session.\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/woodland-creation-grants-and-incentives-3/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T134152Z
UID:10000020-1676487600-1676496600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \n \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free buffet and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n730 pm – Arrival\, buffet and refreshments\n8 pm – Workshop starts\n930 pm – Workshop ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-14/
LOCATION:Lydford Parish Hall\, West Lydford\, Somerton\, Somerset\, TA11 7DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBA":MAILTO:contact@sbacic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T115023Z
UID:10000021-1676487600-1676498400@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free buffet and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n7.00pm – Arrival\, buffet and refreshments\n7.30pm – Presentation starts\n9.30pm – Presentation ends\n10.00pm – Workshop Ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-15/
LOCATION:Wilsey Down\, Wilsey Down\, Hallworthy\, Camelford\, Cornwall/Scilly\, PL32 9SH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T151356Z
UID:10000022-1676541600-1676550600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Digital Tools to Run Your Farm More Efficiently
DESCRIPTION:A look at easy-to-use digital tools to make your farm more profitable\, efficient\, and productive. \n\n\n\nDo you ever feel like you’re not being productive enough? Are you always scribbling on your to-do list but struggling to keep track of your tasks? This workshop will show you all the tips & tricks you need to help you to manage your time and workflow. \nWith tools such as ToDo\, Planner\, OneNote & Forms available in Microsoft 365\, we will show you how to make the most of these apps and improve your productivity. \nIn this session\, you will learn how to: \n– Utilise the Power of To Do and Outlook to track & manage your own action lists \n– Plan & boost productivity for projects with Planner. \n– Type\, draw\, handwrite and dictate notes and content with OneNote \n– Gather and action information effectively with Forms \n  \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-admin-essentials-productivity-tools-to-save-you-time/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T140220Z
UID:10000003-1676919600-1676930400@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free buffet and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n7.00pm – Arrival\, buffet and refreshments\n7.30pm – Presentation starts\n9.30pm – Presentation ends\n10.00pm – Workshop ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-2/
LOCATION:Devon Young Farmers Club HQ\, Devon Rural Hub\, Armory Building\, Cheriton Bishop\, Devon\, EX6 6JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221215T152422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T145127Z
UID:10000023-1676973600-1676982600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Using Xero for Your Online Farm Accounting
DESCRIPTION:A step-by-step guide to managing your farm accounts using online accounting software\, Xero. With Xero\, you can automate everyday financial tasks and easily track and pay bills. More farm work\, less paperwork.\n\n\nXero for your farm business \nThis workshop will help you to navigate Xero and improve your confidence ahead of tax going digital. \nDuring this workshop\, our trainer will guide you through: \n\nThe Xero dashboard and how to navigate it\nChart of accounts\nBank Reconciliation\nPurchase & Sales invoices\nXero Projects\nXero Timesheets\n\nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/xero-for-agricultural-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203928
CREATED:20221216T153020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T142052Z
UID:10000047-1676973600-1676984400@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pricing and Positioning Your Products and Services
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will consider practical strategies to balance the right price for your product or service and sales volumes\n\n\nDo you struggle with setting your prices? \nSetting the right price for a new product or service can be one of the biggest problems faced by small business owners. Costing your product or service can be relatively straightforward\, but pricing must take account of what competitors are charging and what customers will be prepared to pay\, but clearly the price needs to cover all the costs and allow for a profit. \nKnowing how to determine the right price for your product or service is critical. There are many factors to consider such as direct costs\, indirect costs\, your customers and your competitors. The workshop will consider practical strategies to balance the right price for your product or service and sales volumes – so that you are working towards achieving your business objectives. \nWe will cover: \n\nDirect & Indirect costs and their calculation\nConsider costs for service-based business\nConsider costs for a production-based business\nHow much to charge?\nHow do price and sales volumes interact?\nDifferent pricing strategies\n\nEligibility: \nTo be eligible to attend this free workshop you or your business need to be based in Devon or Somerset (excluding Torridge\, North Devon\, North Somerset & BaNES). \nIf you are unsure\, you can check by entering your postcode into the Government Council Checker. You can find further details about the eligibility criteria here. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \n\n\n\nThe Heart of the South West Growth Hub Service for All is receiving up to £781\,965 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The accountable body for this programme is Devon County Council.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/pricing-and-positioning-your-products-and-services-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Pricing
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